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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1972
Page
6
In an Iowa campaign for Sen Jack Miller, his wife Jerry Miller and daughter Jayne tour towns and host teas led by key ladies to rally support. Jerry advocates women using talents in any profession while defending a homemaker’s vital societal role.
Miami Beach reports describe Barbara Eagleton and sister Donna as twins aiding the Democratic ticket. Barbara Eagleton, wife of Thomas Eagleton, joins Eleanor McGovern in the bid, with their children Terence and Christine present at the convention's final session. Barbara, a St Louis native and Roman Catholic, is active in sports and reading and has long-supported her husband since his 1956 district attorney run.
Miss Christine Havlik daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Havlik was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower for 12 guests held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Robert Ford Assisting hostess was Mrs Bill McGuire Miss Havlik and Wendell Ridenour will repeat marriage vows August 26 The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Dorr Ridenour of Keswick
Years ago heavy rains caused several feet of water to surge across sections of east Iowa City with Ralston Creek flooding its banks and inundating nearby areas.
Varinn Hart, an 80-year-old American aviatrix from Washington, D. C., traveled from Labrador to Reykjavik for Bobby Fischer's chess match but he did not appear. She lamented not getting a refund and said the disappointment was shared by others.
Mrs Sherman B Watson of Mt Vernon Road SE spoke on King Philip's War at the summer meeting and luncheon of Daughters of Colonial Wars held at Holiday Lodge Cloae Lake. Attending were local members including Mrs C J Neary Miss Alice Hanna Dr Josephine Chapin Mrs P R Ferris Ralph L Edwards Delwin Zarabandl Frederick J Schueler Miss Penny Sut Berry. Miss Berry to marry James B Hardy Jr Aug 5 son of James B Hardy and the late Mrs Hardy.
Colorful plastic boxes that stack attractively help conceal cosmetics and spare bathroom tissue. Available in square rectangular and round shapes in handy sizes, prices range from 39 cents to 229 dollars in department stores.
Miss Donna Lee Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald E Williams of Vinton became the bride of LaVern Robert Burns son of Mr and Mrs Robert Barton Burns of 1341 Fifth Street NW in a 630 pm ceremony Wednesday. Rev Gary Kirshke officiated at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The gown was flower brocade silk with a lace train and a jeweled head piece. Flowers included roses sweet peas larkspur and snapdragons. Maid of honor Mary Jane Eger bridesmaids Kathy Laton Betty Stander all of Vinton in pastel gowns blue lavender pink. Best man Ron Meier ushers Steve Ladman Randy Williams of Vinton brother of the bride. Flower girls Annette and Alesia Ridenour and ring bearer Roland Burns. Reception for 150 at Bethany Congregational Church at 730.
Ladies from Cedar Rapids and guests filled Thursday play with 18 hole medalist Mrs. F G Johnson and nine hole honors to Mrs. Joe Cohn Mrs Ted Ruffin and Mrs Richart Hoidah The back nine winners included Mrs W B Lagle and Mrs Harold Waite while Mrs Gerald Hotchkiss led medalist play with a 68 Flight winners listed across A B C D and out of town invitational results note several named participants and honors in a wide field of scores and placements
Osaka police honored 20 year old Miss Yukiko Okudaira for catching 20 pickpockets and shoplifters in the Susuya dry goods store over the past year. She said she can tell a thief from a customer by looking into their eyes.
This year's jumpsuits feature front zips abstract patterns dolman sleeves and wide collars with rows of lace creating a versatile outfit suitable as a day playsuit or exotic evening wear. The second note recalls a 1940s-era claim about the U S Air Force in China capturing a Japanese Zero fighter plane intact for study.
Mrs. Edward Fitzpatrick of 1249 Eighteenth Street NW was selected by the CRIABWA chapter as Woman of the Year for 1972. She is an executive secretary supervisor at Linn County Health Department and will compete for the national title at the ABWA convention in Miami Beach in October. She will serve as a delegate to the national convention.
Mr and Mrs Robert G Lorene and family of Amarillo Texas visit in the home of Mrs Lorene s parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Stewart 14 Fifteenth street SW.
A reader column criticizes personal choices about alcohol drugs and bodily harm, arguing that actions affecting others justify public financial responsibility. The letter condemns taxpayers funding medical mental health and crime costs tied to addiction and cites a utopian ideal of complete self sufficiency.
Catherine Barr a California delegate was fired from the federal job for political activity. She alleges the Hatels Act amendment bars political involvement by federally funded program workers and plans to sue. Barr says she was warned to resign or be fired and was informed of her termination during a convention hall call.
Miss Sue Randall daughter of Mr and Mrs Ransom Randall was honored at a bridal shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs Michael Randall with eight guests present Co host Miss Cindy Northcutt. Randall is the August 5 bride elect of Kent Odekirk son of Mr and Mrs Kieron Odekirk and Mrs Buelah Odekirk.
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